overdoor
Decorative door topper
An overdoor is a decorative element placed above a doorway—typically a painting, relief sculpture, or ornamental panel designed to fill the space between the door frame and ceiling.
Common in baroque and neoclassical architecture: The mansion featured elaborate overdoors depicting pastoral scenes.
Beam over an opening
- transomCrossbar above a door
- pedimentTriangular architectural crowning element
- friezeOrnamental architectural band
- corniceOrnamental upper trim
entablature · fanlight · tympanum · molding · pilaster · keystone · spandrel · architrave
lintel
Beam over an opening
- transomCrossbar above a door
- pedimentTriangular architectural crowning element
- friezeOrnamental architectural band
cornice · entablature · fanlight · tympanum · molding · pilaster · keystone · spandrel · architrave · cartouche
portal
Imposing entrance or gate
foyer · ingress · gateway · approach · reception · welcome · hallway · passageway
panel
Distinct flat section
plaque · medallion · swag · garland · festoon · rosette · acanthus · dentil · scrollwork · gilding